A new radio program
launched in the Palm Beach Diocese in June with a focus on shedding
light on pro-life issues, and sharing ways to get involved in promoting
the culture of life in the not-so-pro-life world. Organizers believe the
program may be the only one of its kind in Florida, if not the United
States, that is broadcast from a site across the street from an abortion
clinic. "We are doing battle on the frontlines," said Anne Lotierzo, a
parishioner of St. Joseph Parish in Stuart, who hosts "CrossRoads" with
Duane Berreth, a parishioner of St. Mark the Evangelist in Fort Pierce.
Berreth, a grand Knight of Columbus, heads the parish's respect life
ministry. "We like being at the front lines. That is where the battle
is," Lotierzo said in an interview with the Florida Catholic, Palm
Beach's diocesan newspaper. "CrossRoads" airs on WJPP 100.1 FM (Prince
of Peace Radio) that reaches listeners in areas of Stuart, Palm City,
Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce. "I think the program idea is great,"
said Eva Daniel-Barrera, a parishioner of St. Mark the Evangelist. "The
program will let everybody know about current pro-life issues. There are
a lot of concerns today."
Finding St Anthony Among the Lost Items
Saint Anthony of Padua, though often associated with finding lost articles, was primarily known in his lifetime as a powerful and eloquent preacher. Originally a Canon Regular of St. Augustine, he was inspired to join the newly formed Franciscan order after witnessing the martyrdom of the first Franciscan missionaries in Morocco. His conversion to the mendicant life under St. Francis of Assisi transformed him, deepening his commitment to poverty, humility, and evangelical preaching. Gifted with profound theological knowledge and a captivating speaking style, he traveled across Italy and France, drawing immense crowds with his clear and passionate sermons, converting many and combating heresy with his unwavering faith and intellectual rigor. Beyond his public ministry, St. Anthony was a mystic who enjoyed profound spiritual experiences, most notably a vision of the Infant Jesus. This intimate connection with the Christ Child is a hallmark of his iconography, often depicting him c...
